Anyone know how much Apple makes from IP licensing? The US patent process is fundamentally bust if such obvious drivel can be patented. These sorts of patents always look like throwing mud at the wall to see what sticks to stifle innovation from smaller companies. Does anyone know if Apple aggressively pursues infringers of these non-patents?
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Apple Outlines How Augmented Reality Glasses Could Overlay Points of Interest
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In the last decade or so they don't file patent lawsuits other than a few notorious cases like retaliatory when they are sued, or the big Samsung case (where, let's be honest, Samsung was blatantly copying Apple. Samsung's own lawyers couldn't identify in court which was an apple device and which was a samsung device).
This looks like an overly broad patent. No invention is displayed or explained. Just concept shots. Patent troll to the max.
Everything shown is done by an artist (concept shots, like when a apple fan makes a concept iPhone design), not a software developer.
Everything shown is done by an artist (concept shots, like when a apple fan makes a concept iPhone design), not a software developer.
Are you quoting a multiyear spend? Afaik, Apple has never spent more than $12 billion on R&D. You may be thinking of Amazon because they spent $22+ billion last year. As I said, you may be quoting multiyear spend.
That's not true at all. Did you read the entire patent specification, including the claims?
As do all first generation prototypes and for-developers-only test gadgets...
It's too early to judge any of these developments.
this is a pure Patent troll attempt and an absolute shocker that this was even granted.
there is prior art of existing tech that does this.
I remember trying an App back in 2015 that attempted to do this, overlay points of interest over buildings when I did a tour of Europe. it sucked.. But was pretty much what this patent is claiming.
now, i have no doubt with Apple's power and money they can make a version of this that doesn't completely utterly suck. But, prior art is prior art. This is a patent that shouldn't have been awarded.
http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/life/top-10-augmented-reality-travel-apps-569570/
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Yes, people really don't like having to put stuff on their head, although one big issue is that 3D TV was so isolating. You really could not interact with the people beside you. I think glasses with an overlaid HUD display would be somewhat better.
The main issue with Google Glass is that you could basically record everything, and that freaked people out.
I could see the benefit of augmented display glasses, especially if there was a way to interact with them. For example, look up and to the right to turn on and off the display, or some type of voice control. Currently my Apple Watch screen has my activity rings, the temperature, a timer, and my last heart rate. I could see that information being displayed on glasses someday. I think glasses will continue to evolve in occupational uses until someday they break into the consumer market.
Aren't AR glasses also VR glasses? Just overlay an entire scene in the AR glasses and you have VR!
Apple AR Racing goggles. The PERFECT companion for the AppleCar!
They can have a simultaneous release along with a wireless charging garage called the AirPort!
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They can have a simultaneous release along with a wireless charging garage called the AirPort!
No, they're different. AR - Augmented reality. Real world with virtual overlay. AR can have as little overlay as speed and gear selected on a car windshield or as much as the video I linked above.
VR - Virtual reality. No real world involved. It's not an overlay of reality. It's a complete replacement.
Soooooo... nothing like this I'm guessing.
Haha exactly, nothing at all like that. I could see tasteful use of AR, but it really needs to perfected from a software and hardware standpoint.
I don't believe so. See discussion: https://www.quora.com/Does-an-inven...r-just-conceptually-feasible-to-be-patentable
Something interesting to note about the possibility of AR glasses from Apple is maybe this is their plan to combat foldables and the like. Essentially once they get the design and everything down, you could wear glasses and effectively have any size screen you'd want at any time, with no physical device. Or if it's to complement the iPhone, maybe it would show information around your iPhone screen, leaving the physical device for trying and input but the ability to have an iPad size (or heck, larger) floating above the phone playing video or whatever content.
I'm very intrigued about AR, not as much VR. I think VR is great for gaming, but AR is really what has the ability to alter the way we interact with all devices and surroundings. I think the HoloLens is great steps in that direction, but I'd want something much more portable for it to truly transform. Though even with the HoloLens it's neat to think you could literally walk into your office and have screens and apps floating where you need them.
I'm very intrigued about AR, not as much VR. I think VR is great for gaming, but AR is really what has the ability to alter the way we interact with all devices and surroundings. I think the HoloLens is great steps in that direction, but I'd want something much more portable for it to truly transform. Though even with the HoloLens it's neat to think you could literally walk into your office and have screens and apps floating where you need them.
There's good money to be made in patent trolling, so there's the new 'show me the money' Apple.
hah hah I get it. Because apple is expensive and only iSheep buy their stuff. Good one.
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There's good money to be made in patent trolling, so there's the new 'show me the money' Apple.
Who has apple sued for patent infringement in the last 10 years other than Samsung?
They sold millions of "watches" that were not much more than glorified remote controls for the ifone in your pocket. Maybe one will need both the phone and the watch to use these AR glasses? Not so sure there's much need to, say, look at the Mona Lisa with your glasses telling you it IS that painting. Or looking at the Statue of Liberty with the glasses telling you it's the big girl in the harbor. Gosh, sound like we need way more tax breaks for the uber rich so they can keep the fruit the world's most valuable company... then again, I DO seem to have an issue with spending a grand on a damn phone.